A tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth - Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Launch

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Strictly website: bbc.in/1Na4jS6 Our Pro Dancers pay their respects to a man who defined Strictly by his humour, hard work and professionalism.
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[@koenbert5456]

Poor Tess Daly, you can see her fighting back the tears. He obviously ment a lot to her

[@irishfromengland7224]

She obviously worked closely with him, until his retirement from the show when Claudia took over. What a way to pay tribute to the man himself. Well done to the Strictly professionals for putting on what was a fitting tribute to Sir Bruce! Sir Brucie, keeeeeeep dancing in heaven!

[@ianlacey11]

Good on you Tess, you could see that meant a lot.Nice touch from Claudia to put her arm round and the hand squeeze from Tess ,no one could fake emotion like that.Sleep well Sir Bruce and thank you .

[@cabbagekisses5335]

Koen Bert Yes In The Live Show I Knew She Was Going To Cry.

[@princeharrydavidalbert1805]

irishfromengland Greetings

[@cheeseballs975]

I don’t rlly like Tess daly but I actually felt sorry for her. I wanted to reach out to give her a hug. Her partner for about 13 years has just passed and she is just a trooper. RIP Bruce

[@smolbrey]

R.I.P Sir Bruce Forsyth "It's nice to see you nice" 1928 - 2017 Will be forever missed, and no one will replace the charm he gave to Saturday night TV

[@dannie-lucarr9994]

I love how Claudia subtly supports Tess here. And what a fabulous tribute to Bruce. He really was one in a million.

[@Teamrio-bo1qw]

It's like and always is with these two silance in these sort most speaks 1000000 words even when Claudia came back after her daughters Halloween costume got fire they really are the most supportive of each other and great friends

[@rowanjdquinn]

I would watch Brucey with my grandma, and Bruce is now with my grandma.

[@Liam-hm7ei]

RowdogtheBeast 😭🙏

[@amyg4983]

RowdogtheBeast Same 😥 my mum just lately was saying how it upset her seeing him because my nan used to like watching him and now he's gone 😟

[@ellielouise6247]

My grandfather died a couple of weeks after Bruce, as I was watching Strictly I said to my mum 'Where's Bruce?' And she replied 'with Grandad'. My heart broke into a million pieces.

[@_LilacRoses]

😭this made me sad

[@islab1318]

Ellie Louise i literally am crying reading your reply

[@kevoconnor145]

Tess obviously still absolutely feeling the sadness.

[@justalex2316]

Aren't we all...

[@melieblyth8652]

She worked very close with him. She must truly miss him 😢☹️😞

[@madperson876]

If you look at Anton's face you could tell that he was still finding it hard too. I went to his tour and he said that it was an honour to work with him and he was a very close friend. I remember he sang Me and My Shadow at the tour, which was a song he sang with Brucie on Strictly.

[@paulgalvani2141]

@@melieblyth8652 he died

[@TanGhost8]

@@paulgalvani2141 Oh no!

[@edwardharriss1463]

I'm proud of Anton for staying so strong throughout that dance. He'd lost someone who was both an idol and his friend, which must have his hard for him.

[@DylanFowler]

When Bruce tapped is way through the purley Gates, God turned around and said Nice to see you, to see you.. Nice!

[@bibijan2949]

Dylan Fowler t

[@tiannawilliamspowell4019]

Dylan Fowler that was beautiful in his words didnt you do well❤🌹

[@DylanFowler]

Tianna Williams Powell That really sweet, thanx

[@madperson876]

And Brucie looked back at the Strictly dancefloor and said "Didn't I do well?"

[@madperson876]

David Wilson No I am not. I'm just a normal 22 year old who doesn't like it when an extremely talented man gets insulted with false and hurtful claims by an idiot like YOU. Bruce was only a few days younger than my late grandad, and I actually think it's great that someone of their age can still do a job like Bruce's. To think that you take joy in saying things like that in a memorial performance that's been specially choreographed by the Strictly Come Dancing pros for him is just awful. 😠😢

[@rosiecurwen2779]

RIP Brucie, you will be sorely missed.

[@sophiejoy5729]

RIP to one of the best British entertainers there ever was and ever will be, Sir Bruce Forsyth, didn't he do well 😭❤️😭🙏🏻

[@islab1318]

The best*

[@irishfromengland7224]

He certainly was the best of the best!

[@lizzielawton6770]

Sir Bruce Forsyth, Legend. He will be sorely missed- i can't even imagine how his family, and the older pros, judges and Tess and claudia are feeling. Anton must be so torn up, they had a father son relationship- and as i said, his family. and US. gosh. i'm crying. everyone's crying.

[@Melmank1]

What a lovely tribute to Sir Bruce. He was an original.

[@lukeatkinson1900]

Jkk

[@jonahwilliams4966]

Not a dry eye in the UK right now

[@ellanwelsh3547]

Jonah Williams UK

[@satchfan2010]

You English think you are the UK. You're just one of four.

[@borisduquea]

Jonah Williams I have just watched this video and I'm crying, and I'm from Colombia. Fantastic tribute.

[@EmmaGriffiths]

or Wales, probably Scotland and Ireland too!

[@anthonywooden3992]

My eyes are dry and i am in England xD

[@bepi1127]

Strictly was such a huge part of my childhood. So privileged to have witnessed his talents, even in the twilight of his impressive career. Such a treasure. Thank you Sir Brucie.

[@kevoconnor145]

I can't understand how anyone can 'dislike' this video. Shameful.

[@harrietrutterford5485]

Kevin O'Connor they probably thought it was the dis i like button lol 😂

[@olliespink288]

Haz jk Yikes, a terrible and unoriginal joke. Refrain from being cringe on the comments section of a tribute to a wonderful man.

[@madperson876]

Maybe they disliked it out of being sad about Brucie's death. Or maybe they just pressed it by mistake. Or maybe they're just plain mean... :(

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

Set Craig on them

[@madperson876]

@bill Bloggs People are watching this because they all love Bruce. If you think he is like that, then why are you here?

[@aurora_2754]

3:05 "and we all know where Bruno's from, another planet!" One of my favourite quotes of his comedy that he put on in the shows of Strictly. Rest peacefuly Bruce. Amazing man ❤️

[@UliFandoms]

Not just England or the UK. I'm from Germany and crying too... He was one of a kind!

[@zaraevee]

I’m not even British and I never saw all that much of him but i’m crying at this. He must have been an amazing man.

[@Amadeus-ms9lt]

To be almost 90 years of age and he was still dancing and singing.

[@paulgalvani2141]

He died

[@Amadeus-ms9lt]

@@paulgalvani2141 I am aware, hence I used the imperfect past tense.

[@paulgalvani2141]

@@Amadeus-ms9lt Fair enough. He actually died in 2017- not recently

[@Amadeus-ms9lt]

@@paulgalvani2141 Where did I imply recent? Recent years perhaps.

[@paulgalvani2141]

@@Amadeus-ms9lt I was just saying just in case you didn't know

[@danielfennessey]

Classy touch by Bruno beckoning everyone to give him a standing ovation.

[@lisaharvey3413]

I can't deal, they're all fighting back tears 😭😭😭😭 MISS YOU BRUCIE ❤❤

[@priyawatkinson5793]

We love you Brucie 💕💕💕

[@poojans96]

Priya Watkinson thjgbbvgggccggghht🎈🎀🎉🎊🎋🎍🎃🎄🎆🎇✨🎈🎉🎊🎋🎍🎎🎏🎐🎀🎁🎗🎟🎫🎖🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫😪😴🤓😛😜😝🤤😟😒😓😔😔😕🙃🤑😲☹🙁😖😞😟😤😢😭😦😧😨😬

[@TanGhost8]

Fab U Lous!

[@langdale55]

Claudia is a true hero keeping Tess together and giving her the reassuring nod live on national TV. A star x

[@galacticgemma]

My whole family was brought to tears. Such a sweet thing to do. I send my love to Brucie's love ones. You are all amazing. Keep dancing!

[@reganlouise3275]

Same

[@TanGhost8]

Same!

[@bugofcake]

Bruce, it was always nice to see you on the TV, my heart goes out to his family and hope he rests well.

[@jamsdodger8970]

What an absolute legend !!!! He could sing, dance, play the piano, tell jokes etc. In fact he was an all round entertainer. R.I.P. Sir Bruce.

[@GarethHughes-GBCTelevision]

RIP Sir Bruce - when Tess lost it ... so did I. A consummate professional, sleep well Mr Saturday Night TV

[@chestnutbloke305]

It was nice to see him, to see him nice. And it's nice to remember him, to remember him... NICE!!!

[@KAF128]

Loved that routine at the end, pure class, and a very special group "pose" in tribute had me in tears. Tess was too, I think, and well done Claudia for putting a supportive arm around her. Great stuff.

[@IdahoGamer26]

RIP Sir Bruce Forsyth 1928-2017 Your are the best and an all-around legend the greatest entertainer in Britain your memory will never be forgotten

[@EmmaGriffiths]

I was sobbing last night when I saw it first, now I'm sobbing again. They did such a beautiful job with it and Bruce will be so missed.

[@pt1sa1]

Brice Forsyth you were and are a legend of tv. I grew up watching you on the generation game, play your cards right and so many other programmes like millions of others. It was a travesty that it took so long for you to receive a knighthood. I'm not sure if any other entertainer was such an all round entertainer and a gentleman at the same time. May you rest in peace sir, you will be missed.

[@Bobbystravels]

Wow. Just watched this back and actually have tears down my face! Doesn't feel like 3 years!!

[@i.wyvernortham]

Sir Bruce, you were an absolute legend. A true showman. You always had time for everyone. The kindest man you'll ever know. Many have made such beautiful memories with you. No one could ever forget you. Rest in peace, Sir Bruce Forsyth! You shall stay in the nation's hearts forever and always! 💗💗💗

[@EEN63]

What a lovely tribute!

[@cabbagekisses5335]

EEN63 Yes I Coudent Belive My Ears When It Was Said On The Radio!

[@TanGhost8]

I love that tribute!

[@RoundOneBoxing]

Bruce Forsyth is a legend. I remember watching play your cards right every Saturday night. Nice to see you to see you nice 😀😀😀

[@rhiannonwest2465]

I used to watch that too and the Generation Game.

[@stevee5]

Back when saturday night tv was good quality family tv .

[@Boe-Temeraire]

Bruce was an incredible man. It still breaks my heart to think that he's really gone. please excuse me while I dry my eyes.

[@cheuktang91]

I said the day Bruce dies I'll cry. Well it happened the day after and I cried. I missed this from watching Strictly last night so now I can see this.

[@shell7689]

Cheuk Tang me too. I was at work when I found out and sat at my desk and cried my eyes out

[@lowrimathews9940]

We love you Brucie 💚❤️💚 you have our prayers with you and his family

[@izzy_h2028]

He was my favourite. RIP Bruce

[@TanGhost8]

1928-2017

[@emilyorton8248]

Beautiful tribute from the dancers, though I bet it was hard for them. Especially for Anton and Brendan, they knew him the longest

[@mathewmiller3135]

Yeah

[@deetan7944]

Oh man! That man was legend

[@damiancoyne1]

R.I.P Brucie, thanks Strictly for a lovely tribute to an absolute showbiz legend. He will be missed

[@Shmiguelly]

Brucie was my hero. I first saw him when I was about 6 on Play Your Cards Right and I'd never seen anything like him before. He was so effortless and yet so obviously talented at everything he did. I one day dream of becoming a TV presenter because of Bruce and if i could have a fraction of the talent, humour, charm and brilliance he had I'd be delighted.

[@annehampshire9060]

Nice to see u to see u nice RIP Bruce a lovely man

[@charlotted1321]

aw bless tess at the end, and the dance was so classy yet the song was quirky, perfect for him, RIP

[@juliehale4290]

Great first class entertain who will be sorely miss R.I.P.Brucie.xx

[@KHeartsdiva54321]

I still can't believe it, like it's not really happened...a legend has gone :( R.I.P Brucie you will be missed xx

[@isisrota1228]

Wow, 11 series and what an amazing show to watch. He was a brilliant entertainer and a great person to tell your troubles to. Love you brucy, bless tess keeping back her tears xx

[@CarlB_1962]

One year on and it still hurts. RIP Brucie, yours was a rare and special kind of talent.

[@AimzS94]

One of the very few all-round entertainers - the professional who just kept on giving his all, right until the end. I remember watching him on The Generation Game as a kid, he had that certain spark and one that people won’t forget.

[@jimmyyoung4187]

A very touching, warm & poignant tribute to a true celebrity, who will remain in the memory of so so many for a very long time. He did well didn't he? 🤗

[@varisol6675]

Bruce Forsyth. The Showman and Legend. I grew up watching him on Generation Game, and so on and SCD.

[@spiritlight]

What a lovely tribute to him. *tears* He really is a tv legend never to be forgotten :')

[@pianoshaun7147]

God Bless Absolute British Legend 🤗👍❤️R.I.P

[@samraymond4464]

coming back to this 4 years on, and it still hits hard!

[@mayablythe]

I miss Bruce ☹️☹️ He was such a character and made Strictly so special ❤️

[@margueriteheale7829]

Goodbye Uncle Bruce,we love you dearly and that is why this tribute is so special. STRICTLY will always be a part of youxx💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💥💥 Didn't,t HE do well!! I know you will keep 🕺🏻 🕺🏻 dancing.🕺🏻🕺🏻

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

I am so honoured to have been able to watch Bruce on Strictly Come Dancing. A beautiful man inside and out! R. I. P. Bruce we will always remember you x

[@gemma2195]

Bruce was like family to her but he had that impact on people..he was a loveable humble person

[@matthartleyjr9180]

well everyone I am an American but I can see how much all of those in the UK that loved this man because he just seemed so lovely so may he RIP 😔🙌🎉💚

[@phoebelouise1315]

An absolute legend that won’t ever, and I mean ever be forgotten. The best in UK history.

[@Simon-uh5kv]

He will never be forgotten we all love you

[@Em-un8gw]

I still remember the day we were at my grandmas and grandads and my brother turned and said “Omg. Bruce Forsyth has died.” And my heart dropped. I was 11 and that was and still is today the celebrity that I miss the most ❤️😭

[@garyhunt764]

No one will ever replace Sir Bruce Forsyth. Rest in peace sir and thank you

[@VirtualSunshine]

Wow, I didn't expect to cry watching this. RIP to a true legend.

[@genefreak4686]

Fitting tribute to a true legend.

[@hughmungus1235]

RIP to the original OG of tv. Never will be forgotten, true soldier.

[@emma_p0892]

A talented and amazing man! Never another like him! ❤️❤️

[@joshuadaniels7885]

RIP Bruce you were a kind man. ❤️

[@maddog7139]

Loved the dancers doing Bruce pose, at the end

[@joyciedendy1004]

I love Bruce I miss him lots xxxxx

[@kayblue4145]

Even Craig had a tear in his eyes.

[@chloejones2488]

I've watched strictly for years and years Sir Bruse was and will always me a LEGEND in everything he has done and no one will ever top him... rest in peace you brilliant man xx

[@hyltonmiskin2358]

What a person Bruce is thank you for making strictly so good

[@hannahdavey6813]

this is my favourite pro dance of all time just classic and not messed about with I love it brilliantly choreographed

[@abbeyjennifer1579]

This made me cry, he reminds me so much of my grandad☹️❤️. Such a lovely man, will be missed Bruce😭😭

[@Wills_Duffy]

The king of entertainment that is the greatest, Brucie, from Ireland with love, RIP.

[@vinerscott]

Watching this in Mexico as missed the show & cant get it on iPlayer & have tears 😭 in eyes.Felt so sorry for Tess,& Claudia did well for her.Anton & the rest of the dancers 💃 what a superb tribute. Thanks Brucie for the memories.

[@Molly-kv5si]

Every time he was on the telly, I’d always just feel like I was seeing my grandad, because he was nations loveable grandad. Cracking jokes, classical, joyful and caring of everyone. RIP Bruce!

[@zarashazad2666]

Its not strictly come dancing without Bruce...oh well he will always be in our hearts forvermore.

[@british-panda3487]

My grandfather died the same day as him and this song was played at his funeral. It was emotional watching this live, miss them both.

[@dior4848]

I remember watching strictly every Saturday night when I was a child Memories 🙌🏽

[@tonyridden7656]

I still choke up watching this. He was a “one of a kind” showman and entertainer.

[@kitty84norwich]

Simply beautiful. Sir Brucie was an absolute legend. A true entertainer and legend l. Xxx

[@stevenschnabel7578]

A fitting tribute to a great man 🙂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@debbiebell2308]

Bless you Tess. Love that supportive hand from Claudia at the end xx

[@Revelian1982]

Poor Tess. She really loved him. And well done Claudia for helping her pal out.

[@honotron]

A born entertainer, a showman & a gentleman. Thanks for everything Bruce

[@emilyrosesparkes8123]

I stop and watch this video whenever it’s on my feed and I always shed a tear

[@ChubbyChecker182]

I always loved Brucie. To me he is really what a manager / supervisor at work SHOULD be. He's a total professional, warm, funny, but no question that He's In Charge. ..... I am not being flippant, I genuinely mean it he has Great Leadership personality traits.

[@andreedyke8708]

Respect to All who contributed to the lasting memories of Sir Bruce. It was so rounded showing all his fun and kindness. Thank you Strictly Family.❤️

[@Fatima502]

The seamless transition from the VT to the live dancing is wonderful

[@sarahwhitehouse8741]

I will going to miss him so much and he was so caring wonderful loveable and amazing person i know he came on to my tv when i was watched strictly come dancing and he make's my Saturday's night's with a smile on my face

[@traceybetts3263]

What a beautiful tribute to an awesome man, and well done Claudia for quietly and gently giving your support to Tess when she needed it. Xx

[@emilycrampin4834]

Whoever disliked this needs their brain checked at! How can you dislike a video about a tribute to a Tv Legend! ❤️❤️ R.I.P Bruce.

[@TanGhost8]

1928-2017

[@lucymagrath4758]

Rest easy Bruce . You did so well, keep dancing 💔👼🏼💕

[@joeb6481]

Bruce, your a true legend! God bless.

[@jonsmith4669]

One of the few people that actually deserved the title SIR...he worked so incredibly hard to entertain or maybe it was God given talent? it just flowed......I remember him at Sunday night at the London Palladium when I was a lad. ,without him it wouldn't have been half as good, so funny and in complete control..

[@catwheatley1226]

A true legend, was in India when the news broke. I love strictly and he was an amazing, kind performer. RIP Bruce It's nice to see you, to see you nice

[@Delita247]

R.I.P sir Bruce, you maybe gone but your legacy will forever live on for generations to come